About this Testing

Why Test Plants

Plant analysis is a valuable diagnostic and nutrient monitoring tool that should be used to complement soil analysis. A soil test shows what soil nutrients are available to the pasture or crop, while a plant test shows what the crop has actually taken up. In this way, plant tests provide a more reliable assessment of crop nutrient status.

Fertiliser Recommendations

As an independent laboratory, we leave the fertiliser recommendations to competent advisor's who know the property and the farmer's objectives well. Your local Rural Supplies Store may be able to assist with fertiliser options and advice.

Taking a Sample

Appropriate sampling methods must be used for the results to be meaningful. Horticulture, pastoral farming, arable and organic growers have specific requirements for the types of samples taken and tests performed. Sampling instructions are available on a plant species basis in our Crop Guides.